The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is to prepare professionals working in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safety. On completion of the program, students will be able to: * identify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and control; * utilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplace; * demonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways which make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplace; * analyse the implications of political, economic, sociological and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices; and * promote a safe and healthy workforce through provision of education and information programs. The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is to prepare professionals working in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safety. On completion of the program, students will be able to: * identify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and control; * utilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplace; * demonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways which make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplace; * analyse the implications of political, economic, sociological and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices; and * promote a safe and healthy workforce through provision of education and information programs. Students must complete 6 courses/48 units of credit.

* a three year Bachelor degree from an Australian university. Consideration may also be given on an individual basis to applicants with: * professional OHS (non-degree) qualifications or equivalent and who have had at least five years work experience at a middle or higher management level; or * other relevant qualifications but working towards professional OHS career development . Students applying for entry via this alternative approach will need to provide and show the ability to: * write high level reports; * read and analyse academic literature, government policy texts and create detailed reports; and * complete high level numeracy tasks applicable to workplace situations. Note: Students applying for entry without a three year Bachelor degree from an Australian university will be assessed by the Program Director.